The XML C++ Parser within this toolkit is a port of the IBM XML4C V5.4 parser which is based on
Apache's Xerces C++ V2.2 parser. Enhancements to the parser in this version include:

An improved grammar caching API

Grammar Serializability

PSVI/Schema Component Model API

Improved code page conversion performance

The C++ XSLT Processor within this toolkit is a port of the IBM XSLT4C processor V1.7 which is based
on the Apache Xalan-C++ V1.7 XSLT processor. Within DOM Support the XercesBridge classes have been
marked as deprecated and moved to a new directory.

The parser provided within the XML Toolkit for z/OS and OS/390 V1.4 has been repackaged as a Web
deliverable for continued support. This parser provides compatibility to applications compiled
using the OS/390 C++ 2.10 compiler.

The IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 continues to provide the latest in XML C++ Parser and C++ XSLT
Processor support. The toolkit aligns with the IBM XML4C V5.4 release and the IBM XSLT4C V1.7
release.

Support for the Java XML Parser and Java XSLT Processor is no longer packaged with the IBM XML
Toolkit for z/OS. This support can now be obtained within the IBM SDK for z/OS, Java 2 Technology
Edition, V1.4, program number 5655-I56.

The XML C++ Parser for the OS/390 V2.10 C++ Compiler for z/OS provides continued support for the
OS/390 V2.10C++ Compiler shipped within z/OS. The XML C++ Parser for the OS/390 V2.10 C++ Compiler
for z/OS is a repackaging of the C++ parser originally shipped within the IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS
and OS/390 V1.4 as announced in Software Announcement
202-185
, dated August 13, 2002. This Web deliverable will be available on
September 24, 2004, at:

IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 is designed to improve the speed of deployment and help reduce the
complexities of information exchange within business integration. This software is provided at no
additional charge to customers who have a license for either:

z/OS V1.4 (5694-A01), or later

z/OS.e V1.4 (5655-G52), or later

What's new in V1.7

The XML C++ Parser (IBM XML4C V5.4), based on Apache Software Foundation's Xerces C++ V2.4,
incorporates the following new features:

Improved grammar caching API: An API has been added to give applications a sophisticated means for
determining which grammars to cache and which to make available to a parser for a given validation
episode.

Grammar statelessness: Grammars may now be constructed such that they are not deleted upon the
destruction of the parser object which created them. Also, grammars may now be shared between
parsers running in different threads.

Grammar serializability: Grammar pools may now be serialized into a binary format which, when
deserialized by another grammar pool, will produce a grammar pool equivalent to the original without
the need to re-parse many schema documents.

PSVI/Schema Component Model API: An API has been added that gives applications access to both
the PSVI information for a schema-validated document as well as the component model of the
document's schema.

The C++ XSLT Processor relies on the non-XPLINK version of the Standard C++ Library and is dependent
on the PTF for APAR PQ75251 being applied to the C++ Compiler.

Java support

Support of the Java XML Parser and Java XSLT Processor is now contained within the IBM SDK for z/OS,
Java 2 Technology Edition, V1.4 as announced in Software Announcement
202-187
, dated August 13, 2002, program number 5655-I56.

XML C++ Parser for the OS/390 V2.10 C++ Compiler for z/OS

The parser provided within the XML Toolkit for z/OS and OS/390 V1.4 has been repackaged for
continued support. This parser provides compatibility to applications compiled using the OS/390 C++
2.10 compiler. This package is to be made available as a Web deliverable on
September 24, 2004, at:

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 is capable as of September 24, 2004, when used in
accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of 508 of
the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly
interoperates with it.

XML Toolkit for z/OS fits within an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) family of IBM
transformation and integration products. XML is designed to provide unrestricted information schema
and data format structures to create reusable data in a common metalanguage, for all types of
business-to-business applications.

The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided. Payment options for orders are
via credit card or customer number. A large number of publications are
available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded
free of charge.

The PNS enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order
number/product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive
notifications by e-mail of all new publications defined in their
profiles. These may then be ordered/downloaded via the Publications
Center.

Compatibility:
The XML Toolkit for z/OS is based on open source software developed by the Apache Software
Foundation which does not necessarily provide for upward compatibility. Care must be taken when
installing IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 since the parsers and XSLT Processors in this toolkit are
not necessarily upward compatible with previous versions. The packaging of IBM XML Toolkit for
z/OS, V1.7 is designed so that applications that are using either XML Toolkit for z/OS and OS/390,
V1.6 or XML Toolkit for z/OS and OS/390, V1.5 will continue to run. This is intended to allow for
continued use of these levels of the toolkit by applications that have written to their specific
APIs.

Limitations:
For important information about interoperability and supported environments, refer to the XML
Toolkit Web site at

Planning information

XML C++ Parser for the OS/390 V2.10 C++ Compiler for z/OS will be available until
June 25, 2007, three months prior to end of service.

Installability:
Due to general limitation of upward compatibility in the Apache Software Foundation open source
code upon which the Program is based, IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 will not necessarily provide
upward compatibility. Therefore, applications based on prior releases of the XML Toolkit, in
general, may need to continue to require those prior releases. In support of these releases, both
the V1.6 and the V1.5 product are included in the IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 distribution
package and will be installed, by default, along with V1.7, if not already present.

Packaging:
XML Toolkit for z/OS, in SMP/E installable format, will be available via download from the
Internet and on physical media from IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF). It will also be
available as a pax file downloadable package.

Programs ordered via SDF are distributed with the following content:

Physical media containing executable code

Program Directory, GI10-0665

Proof of Entitlement

License Information, GA22-7472

IPLA Booklet for Warranted Products, Z1253301

IPLA Pointer Sheet, Z1271000

This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and
License Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of
installation of the program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT
for future reference.

Security, auditability, and control

IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 uses the security and auditability features of the host operating
system. For more information, refer to Software Announcement
203-131
, dated May 13, 2003, and Software Announcement
203-132
, dated May 13, 2003. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in
application systems and communication facilities.

ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order the z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze the
current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present the new configuration
based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to the order (including determination of
whether all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the U.S. and several
countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact an IBM
representative (or Business Partner) to handle the order via the traditional IBM ordering process.

The non-SMP/E downloadable code for IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.7 is
planned to be available August 27, 2004. The SMP/E
downloadable code and physical media is planned to be available
September 24, 2004.

Basic license:
To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset
registration, and the one-time charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify
the feature number of the desired distribution medium. To suppress
shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.

Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoEs) are required for all
authorized use.

These products are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA), and the associated
Agreement for Acquisition of Support, and the Addendum for Support Z125-6704 which provides for
support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. These programs have a one-time
license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that
includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours) as well as
access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. S/390 and
zSeries IBM Operational Support Services  SoftwareXcel is an option for those customers who
desire added services.

Limited warranty applies:
Yes

Warranty:
This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM
Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from acquisition, is
access to databases (read Web sites) for program information and FAQs, including any known fixes to
defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure.

Program support:
Enhanced Support, called Subscription and Support, includes telephone assistance (voice support
for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. The customer will be notified of discontinuance of
support with 12 months' notice.

Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Program, return it within 30 days from the
invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund.
This applies only to your first acquisition of the Program.

Copy and use on home/portable computer:
No

Volume orders (IVO):
No

Passport Advantage® applies:
No

Software Maintenance applies:
No

IBM Operational Support Services  SoftwareXcel:
Yes

AIX®/UNIX® Upgrade Protection applies:
No

Entitled Upgrade for current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection licensees:
No

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